Alton Towers Almanac: Gallery: Last additions

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Last additions

A distinct level change is now apparent in the station area in this close-up.Aug 27, 2005

Little seems to have changed to most of the site, but a little more concrete has been poured in the station area.Aug 27, 2005

The large seperate section of the tunnel waiting for coaster machinery and electronics.Aug 27, 2005

It appears that the lift hill tunnel now is just awaiting steel.Aug 27, 2005

An overall view of the lift hill tunnel shows that soil has been used to fill in the edges of the concrete, and work can be seen going on in the loading station.Aug 27, 2005

In the loading station area, concrete is now appearing. Note how the middle section seems to be seperated away. Perhaps a different level of concrete in the middle of the station for machinery or perhaps theming.Aug 27, 2005

No further work seems to have taken place on the entrance to the lift hill tunnel section, although work is now going on in the station area.Aug 27, 2005

Tunnel work must now be almost complete, with soil now being placed into the sides to fill in the gaps between walls and ground.Aug 27, 2005

The iron work for another footer, waiting to be placed, and concreted into the ground.Aug 27, 2005

Work on the first tunnel looks almost complete.Aug 27, 2005

Another view of the entrance to the first tunnel, and most of the concrete has now been poured.Aug 27, 2005

Enormous support footers are now all over the site. Expect these footers to be covered by theming by opening day next year.Aug 27, 2005

Plenty of wood and steel lying in the area reserved for the loading station, waiting to be bolted together into scaffold.Aug 26, 2005

Zooming in towards where the second tunnel's exit is expected to be.Aug 26, 2005

Looking across the site towards where the second tunnel will soon appear.Aug 26, 2005

Here is where the station is expected to join onto the first tunnel. Notice that so far, concrete has only been poured to half the height of the tunnel, with the iron work still showing above it.Aug 26, 2005

Track support footers are now appearing in the woods above Nemesis, showing that the new coaster will cross Nemesis at least once. Aug 26, 2005

Looking back towards the station area, shows little change from last month.Aug 26, 2005

A similar shot from the ground shows the complexity of the iron work.Aug 26, 2005

A view of the back of the site from the monorail.Aug 26, 2005

A shot of the tunnel construction from above, shows much iron work, ready for concrete pouring.Aug 26, 2005

Looking down the length of the site, here is where the loading and unloading station will be built. It is generally accepted that there will be two loading/unloading stations, to allows a higher throughput of passengers.Aug 26, 2005

Many of the footers for the track supports have already been constructed, such as this one close to the Nemesis track. Many more have also been constructed, or are in the process of being constructed in the woods above Nemesis.Aug 26, 2005

The tunnel appears to have been blasted, and dug out. Iron work will then be constructed, and further concrete then poured into the moulds along with the iron work.Aug 26, 2005

In comparison to Oblivion, Air (SW5) is getting much more publicity. This large banner was fastened to the fence that surrounds the site at the beginning of the season, but now is at the top of Towers Street.Aug 26, 2005

The exit of the first tunnel, and what will become the lift hill. Notice how close the track will be going to the Monorail track. A little concrete has already been poured at this early stage in construction.Aug 26, 2005

An overall look at the fence. There is an identical "themed" section on the other side, facing Tweenies Theatre & Bouncing Bugs.Aug 26, 2005

A look at the right hand side. Enthusiasts will be happy that the fence isn't as dull as it first looked like it would be.Aug 26, 2005

A look at the illustrations on the left hand side of the fence.Aug 26, 2005

The illustrations are in the same style as, or possibly even designed by, the man who did the illustrations for the books, Quentin Blake. This backs up the info that the ride will be based on the book rather than either of the films.Aug 26, 2005

The fence that appeared around Toyland Tours a few days ago is now themed.Aug 26, 2005

Aug 25, 2005

In the queue line for the New Beast.Aug 25, 2005

This fantastic aerial photo was taken on 23rd March 2005.Aug 25, 2005

Taken at the beginning of 1996, this shot shows Nemesis, now almost two years old, dominating the landscape in Forbidden Valley. Also shown is Thunder Looper, with 1996 being its final year in the park. Look closely, and you'll see that Thunder Looper was actually in action when this picture was taken.Aug 25, 2005